Black Opium Extreme is Yves Saint Laurent's stronger, darker take on the original Black Opium, built on a heavy coffee accord with orange blossom and a sweet vanilla base. It is an eau de parfum, so it wears longer and louder than a light eau de toilette, and it suits evening wear and cool weather better than daytime heat. Against the original Black Opium, the coffee is pushed forward and the sweetness is deeper, which fans of the line tend to prefer for nights out. The 50 ml bottle is a reasonable size for a scent you wear seasonally rather than daily.
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Owners of the Black Opium line generally treat Extreme as the bolder, longer-lasting version, with the coffee note called out as the defining feature. Many say it draws compliments and lasts through an evening, while others find it sweeter and heavier than they want for everyday wear.
Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Extreme is an intense eau de parfum with an oriental character. It is built around a rich coffee accord, with orange blossom and vanilla. This edition comes in a 50ml size.
The coffee note gives the scent its depth, and orange blossom adds a bright floral contrast. Gentle floral tones soften the composition. As the fragrance settles, vanilla leaves a warm, sweet finish.
